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YA56 DSZ

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 DSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 132,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 132,032 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 123,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 123,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 112,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,775 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 104,563 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 104,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,323 miles

Front Shallow splits to tyre sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,319 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shallow splits to tyre sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,140 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper support bar badly distorted due to impact

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,139 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing due to impact damage (6.3.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken and tailpipe distorted due to impact damage (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper support bar badly distorted due to impact

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,369 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,622 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,661 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

service light on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

service light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 27,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,608 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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YA56 DSZ is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA56 DSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA56 DSZ is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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